Eight county, city agencies file lawsuit against PG&E for Kincade Fire damages
The County of Sonoma, city of Santa Rosa, town of Windsor, city of Cloverdale, city of Healdsburg, the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, Sonoma County Water Agency and the Community Development Commission filed a lawsuit on Nov. 17 in Sonoma County Superior Court against Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for damages to public resources resulting from the Kincade Fire.
Town’s floating solar panel project up and running
The town of Windsor announced on Nov. 17 that its floating solar array system had “successfully completed the testing phase and is now fully energized and online. Operation of this new floating solar array, the largest in California, will reduce Town GHG emissions by 350 metric tons of CO2 per year and save approximately $5 million dollars in energy costs over the next 25 years.”
Foppoli and Fudge still out in front as vote tallies are updated
Sonoma County voting numbers were updated on Nov. 13 and while the outcomes in Windsor haven’t changed, the numbers have shifted slightly. The final count will be certified on Dec.1.
Olga Fernandez appointed by Gore to Parks Foundation
Olga Fernandez was installed on the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation this past summer. She was appointed by County Supervisor James Gore and will represent Supervisorial District 4 that includes Healdsburg, Windsor, Geyserville and Cloverdale.
Governor announces new restrictions, county remains at most restrictive tier as COVID cases spike
Local impacts still being figured out, holiday gatherings not encouraged
WSCUHSD discussing parcel tax, consolidation and more
The West Sonoma County Union High School District board will host a regular meeting Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. over Zoom. The meeting agenda can be viewed here.
Water, sewer rate increase postponed in hopes of continued community engagement
Community workshop to be held at undetermined date
Sebastopol Inn appears stranded on Project Homekey waitlist for state funding
A pandemic winter approaches as county pursues permanent supportive housing for unsheltered individuals
Arts & Entertainment
Plaza reclaims its place as Healdsburg’s hub
Returning for its 10th year is Dia de Muertos, the Mexican folk holiday that has found a new home north of the border since 2016. Dia de Muertos was first recognized locally to mark Corazón’s inaugural community event, where it introduced the newly established organization to Healdsburg.
